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Newspaper
Anaconda Standard
Location
Anaconda, Montana, United States of America
Date
Jun 06, 1903
Page
1
Convicted man makes strong speech to the court expressing deep contrition for the act and asking mercy not for himself but for his devoted wife. He faces life in prison.
James S Keerl was found guilty of murder in the second degree for the death of Thomas Crystal and sentenced by Judge Henry Smith to life imprisonment in the Deer Lodge penitentiary. The judge overruled a motion to arrest judgment and praised the trial and defense.
Washington reports rescission of the order to discontinue the Cinnabar post office and its reestablishment. Wallace B Perrine is named forest ranger for Montana.
The Pope resumed his duties in Rome on June 5 after a period of indisposition. He appeared in good health and resumed his scheduled audiences with no sign of weakness.
Great Falls dispatch reports J Derrick a Canadian sheepherder near Lethbridge lost two sons during a two week blizzard. Derrick and a passerby and his youngest son endured days of wandering before the missing lads were found frozen with the herd. Derrick’s condition is dire with mental strain expected.
Mrs Robert Seater wife of a furniture dealer was chloroformed and robbed of about 1900 in her McCombs block Pine street apartment Two men entered the room and seized her as she retrieved an account book The attackers removed a small money bag sewn inside her dress and fled after a struggle, leaving buttons and signs of a brief struggle.
Manila June 5 A hurricane has swept the Philippines causing heavy shipping damage. The US transport Shamshult reportedly wrecked though unconfirmed. The US Steamer Pearl presumed lost off Tamatos island with some crew saved. The US steamer San Rae and schooner Mayflower driven ashore off Ormos West Leyte with all aboard saved.
Portland dispatch reports 1,800 Greek railroad workers near Dunsmuir California were robbed by six greeks. Constables Brown and Niues pursued suspects to Montague, after gunfire the men surrendered, were handcuffed and chained, and transported back to Dunsmuir for arrest.
William M. Bell, an eccentric bachelor living alone on a Caro area farm, was found dead in his bed. Authorities report nearly $13,000 in cash and government bonds hidden in his woodshed, suggesting a fortune amid his austere life.
In Rochester Minnesota on June 5 the Baptist church at Byron was blown up by dynamite. Longstanding tension between the Baptist minister Rev Itton who left for Laneshoro and the nearby Methodists is noted. No arrests have been made.
Portland Oregon June 5 George Smith colored was hanged in the county jail yard this morning for murdering his white wife last November.
Officials in pursuit of a suspected killer along the coast report progress and expect to capture the unnamed suspect soon. A manhunt and inquiries spread across nearby towns as authorities coordinate with federal agents.
Annie Ross who witnessed the killing of Lizzie Leroy in Oakland has named addresses of possible suspect whereabouts across the state. Police wire reports describe Victor Walkerer as the alleged murderer and seek his arrest while autopsy results indicate strangulation rather than a hammer strike. The informant’s erratic behavior raises concerns that she may attempt suicide, prompting police to monitor her closely.
Sioux City Iowa June 6 Captain J Lothrop a local attorney has filed a claim for 80000 dollars from the government for M W Broughton a rancher of Keat Falls Mont The claim covers 12 head of cattle and horses killed by a Sioux band in August 1886 near Deadwood South Dakota It will be required to prove the tribes to which the attackers belonged were at peace with whites and that the men were marauders
New York June 5 August Menendi zon, a member of Havana's first family, has been sentenced to 12 years in prison for the murder of Gregoria Altazara after a quarrel. Altazara was a leading society figure and during Governor General Wood's administration was the master of ceremonies at the Palace.
Thomas W. McGregor, in charge of Rural Delivery supplies, and Ellsworth Upton, an assistant, are arrested on conspiracy charges accusing them of securing $8000 by criminal methods.
Thomas W. McGregor and Ellsworth Upton were arrested on conspiracy charges with Charles E. Smith over leather pouches for rural carriers. They allegedly arranged orders worth over 18,000 dollars while the government paid 90 cents per pouch. actual value under 30 cents. Both men bonded out after hearings in Baltimore and Washington.
Washington reports August W. Machen former superintendent of the free delivery service was indicted on fraud charges for sharing profits on government letter-box fastener contracts. The indictment cites illegal receipts of 18987.70 and Machen posted a 200 bond. Trial set for October.
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